The essential list

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Art/ Museums

Ongoing. Children of the Universe. Powerful showcase delving deep into humanity’s cosmic connections and impacts on the environment by the talented Efo Sela. @Nubuke Foundation, Accra.

Ongoing. Musings From A Biased Jute Chair. Thought-provoking artistry. A blend of creativity & tranquility. @Yaya La Parisienne, Labone – Accra.



Fri. Dec. 20 – Accra Art Week. AIM atelier. @National Museum, Accra.

Mon. Jan. 27 – Day. Solo exhibition by Telvin Wallace, opening reception. @Nkyinkyim Museum, Ada.

Community.

Fri. Dec. 20 – 18:00. Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols. Xmas tidings @Grand Arena, AICC – Accra.

Sat. Dec. 21 -10:00. Green Butterfly Christmas Market. The last green market of the year. Join us shop for Xmas as we celebrate with you. @Department of Park and Gardens, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 21. 08:00. Poetic Palette. A spoken word and tasty culinary journey through Ghana’s diverse gastronomy with a renowned chef. @BTR event @Accra Tourist Information Centre.

Sat. Dec. 21 – 10:00. The Urban Connect – Fun open Xmas marketplace/ festival. @The Conclave Osu – Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22 – 11:00. Fufu Festival. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes, vibrant music and a lively atmosphere that brings Ghanaian heritage to life. @Gold Coast Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22 – 11:00. Ankos in Accra. Masquerade festival on the streets of Accra. @Underbridge, East Legon – Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22 – 12:00. All White Party. Join AAAG for its end of year membership drive party. @Sandbox Beach Club, Accr

Sun. Dec. 22 – 12:00. Afro Cari Soul Food Festival. Art, film, food & plenty of fun @Barn Door Beergarden, Accra.

Mon. Dec. 23 – Jan. 1. Daily.  Afro Community Christian Fair. Food, music & dance, live performances, kids cooking show, family games and more. @Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Accra.

Wed. Dec. 25 – 11:00. The Ark Centre on Christmas Day. Family fun day with food, carols, crafts, games & activities. @Ark Centre, Kanda – Accra.

Thu. Dec. 26 – 09:00. Family Party-in-the Park. @Joy 99.7FM’s unique family fun day gathering by lush greenery and serene landscape. @Aburi Botanical Garden, Aburi.

Fri. Dec. 27. 15:15. Somethings to Hold on to.  Strengthening creative bonds and celebrating shared values within the creative space. Hosted by T.W.C and friends @Palm Moments, Accra.

Mon. Dec. 30 – 12:00. The Detty December Cup. A fun day of inter teams soccer matches and sports activities. @Ghana Gas Pitch, Accra.

Tue. Dec. 31 – 19:00. Santoku New Year’s Eve. Celebrate new year with crafted cocktails, dazzling fireworks and a midnight champagne toast. @ Villaggio Vista, North Airport – Accra.

Sat. Jan. 4 – 19:00. Kente Party. Celebrating our African heritage and taking back control of our narrative. Live band and DJs on rotation, local drinks and local games sponsored by TINA. @Alora Beach Resort, Laboma – Accra.

Comedy

Sat. Dec. 21 – 19:00. OB Amponsah Live. Night of side splitting stand-up special. @Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra.

Thu. Dec. 26 – 19:00. *CC – A Night Of 1031 Laughs & Music. Delicious music & riotously funny stand-up performances from renowned local and foreign comedians. @Charterhouse events. The Grand Arena, AICC, Accra.

Exhibition

Expo

Sat. Dec. 21 – 10:00. Aha Y3 D3 Diaspora Expo & Festival. Live DJ performances, cultural music dance, kids game and more. @CalBank Head Office, Ridge – Accra.

Kids

Mon. Dec. 23 – 08:00. Joseph Paintsil U-15 Cup. Soccer competitions among various teams climax with a star game. @Apenkwa Astro Turf Park, Accra.

Thur. Dec. 26 – 08:00. Anansekrom Toon Festival. Bonding time for kids and families with traditional games. @National Children’s & Mobile Library, Airport Res Area – Accra.

Lectures/meetings/workshops

Sat. Dec. 21 – 13:00. Craft, Connect & Create. Delightful evening of crochet bag-making. For craft enthusiasts, socialise and engage in exciting games. @East Legon, Accra.

Fri. Dec. 21 – 17:00. Tech Guru Meet-up. Network and build meaningful connections in the tech space, learn from industry experts. @ La Palm Royal Beach, Accra.

Thurs. Jan. 2 – 9:00. Diaspora Conversations 2025. Connect with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and fellow members of the diaspora and explore opportunities for growth, investment and success in Ghana’s booming economy. @Guba event at Conclave Event Centre, Accra.

Music

Contemporary

Fri. Dec. 20 – 17:00. Our Day: Road to Crusade. Pop-up show of Lameme Gang, featuring performances and live music. @Giraffe Island, Accra.

Sat. Dec. 21 – 18:00. Old School Reunion Pop Chain. Live music featuring alumni band from Achimota, Presec, Mfantsipim, Adisadel, St. John’s and more, alongside food and beverages. @ Gold Coast Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Accra.

Tues. Dec. 24 – 14:00. Amapiano & Brunch. The ultimate brunch party, up all day and night at the beach. Shatta Wale is the special guest. @Polo Beach Club, Accra.

Wed. Dec. 25. 21:00. Fire & Ice Christmas Party. The biggest old school party, Mirror Ball Jam! For the matured. Outdoor, spruce-out & classy. White attire. @Underbridge. East Legon

Wed. Dec. 25 – 29. 19:00. Poki Xmas Extravaganza. Love saxophone music baked by live DJ performance. @ Poki House, Accra.

Thu. Dec. 26 – 18:00. *Curator’s Choice. Little Havana All White Party. Africa’s biggest VIP party, social networking event for young entrepreneurs, professional and aspiring entrepreneurs. @Little Acre Hotel, Aburi.

Thur. Dec. 26 – 17:00. Afro Beats Next Door – all-white pregame day party. The best of Afrobeats, live DJs and a whole lot of energy. @Level Bar & Lounge, Accra.

Fri. Dec. 27 – 21:00. The Soul Train Disco. Groove in soulful 80s/90s jam as powered by Charterhouse. @The Palms Convention Centre, Accra.

Sat. Dec. 28 – 20:00. Detty December Invasion. Ultimate celebration of music, dance, unforgettable vibes, marking the peak of festive season. @Alley Bar, Nyaniba Estate – Accra.

Sat. Dec. 28 – 18:00. 3 FM All White Party. A night of non-stop performances from top artists like Samini, Stonebwoy, Keche & Kidi. @La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra.

Tues. Dec. 31 – 20:00. New Year’s Eve Party. Step into the new year with great vibes. Live DJ set, music. @La Palm Royal Beach, La – Accra.

Tues. Dec. 31 – 22:00. Sunrise Rave. The ultimate New Year’s Eve vibe. Welcome 2025 in style, experience 12 hours of non-stop music, epic DJs and unforgettable moments. @Laboma Beach, Accra.

Wed. Jan. 1 – 19:00. Kruna New Year All-White Party. Ring in the new year with unforgettable night of music & good vibes. @Kruna, Osu – Accra.

Club/Nightlife

Sat. Dec. 21 – 16:00. Pretty Girlz Love Amapiano. Get on the dance floor and move to the bass and locked drums. @1102 Nightclub, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22 – 15:00. Art & Vibrations, Canvas x Cocktail. Indulge and experience a live journey through art, music and culture. @Front/Back, Accra.

Sat. Dec. 21 – 19:00. Mama Afrikana – Africa is home, hear music and experience culture from her daughters. Drumming, dancing, fireworks and more. @Afrikana Beach House, Accra.

Live

Tue. Dec. 24 – 20:30. Palm Wine Music with Kwan Pa Band. Epic palm wine music experience, alongside great meals & drinks. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.

Wed. Dec. 25 – 19:00. Aka Blay & Abiza Band together with Accra String Quartet Reprising Jazz Greats.  Jazz for your dancing feet with special Xmas Menu. @ Tayiba Restaurant, Agbogba – Accra.

Thur. Dec. 26 – 20:30. Music and smooth vibes alongside great meals and drinks. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.

Thur. Dec 26. Kwesi Pee and Friends. Night of timeless highlife melodies @Gold Coast Restaurant, Cantonments.

Fri. Dec. 27 – 18:00. The Season’s BBQ Night. Acoustic and country music by Eli Six30 Music. @Lancaster Hotel, Accra.

Sat. Dec. 28 – 18:00. Grand Feast Dinner. African soul music by Flynt & Co. @Lancaster Hotel, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 29 – 12:00. Festive Sunday Lunch. Old highlife tunes by Chalyman. @Lancaster Hotel, Accra.

Show

Sat. Dec. 21 – 20:00. Christmas Jazz Concert. A night of unforgettable live jazz music from Coltrane Jazz Club & Meloharm Jazz Band. @ Adenta, Accra.

Sat. Dec. 21 – 14:00. ZaamaDisco. Annual flagship event of eclectic Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif, line-up performance and more. @Untamed Empire, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22. 13:00. BHIMFEST. Ghana’s musical heavyweight Stonebwoy is at it again, this time with BHIMFEST at the beach, with Davido performing. @La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22 – 15:00. M.anifestivities. Various artists join the annual flagship event of Ghanaian hip hop artist M.anifest. @Ghud Park, Accra.

Sun. Dec. 22 – 13:00. Likor on the Beach. Enjoy live performances from line-up artist of the annual event of Ghanaian singer Kidi.  @Polo Beach Club, La – Accra.

Mon. Dec. 23 – 21:00. One Ghana Concert. Meet Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and his Sekondi Band International and friends for an epic night of live band music. @ +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, Accra.

Wed. Dec. 25 – 16:00. Rapperholic. Celebrating the GH sound with legendary superstar Obidi – Sarkodie. @Grand Arena, Accra.

Thu. Dec. 26 – 17:00. Beyond Control Concert. Unforgettable night filled with music, excitement and surprises of Ghanaian rapper Medikal. @Ghud Park, Accra.

Thur. Dec. 26 – 17: 00. Unplugged. An exclusive performance by Ghana’s Kwesi Arthur plus surprise appearances. @Jamestown Coffee Company, Accra.

Fri. Dec. 27 – 18:00. Amapiano Blocking Accra. Official Amapiano dance party featuring DJ Maphorisa. @Accra.

Sat. Dec. 28 – Sun. Dec. 29 – Daily. Afrofuture – Culture Beach Jam. 2 days non-stop vibes with your favourite artists and DJs… King Promise, Joey B, Shalipopi, Sabrina, DJ Tunez & more. @Polo Beach Club, The Shoreline – Accra.

Mon. Dec. 30 – 12:00. African Festival. Line-up performances from African stars Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Rocky Dawuni, Wiyala, Besa Simons, Okyeame Kwame and more. @AICC, Accra.

Theatre

Sat. Dec. 28 – Sun. Dec. 29. 16:00. African Festival. Enjoy Latif Abubakar’s stage plays. Don Quijote Africa, Ghana Must Go & more. @latifabubakar. AICC, Accra.

*Curator’s Choice. The Roverman Festival of Plays. Plot twists on contemporary GH life. You will dance along when they do and be moved to tears all within one sitting. National Theatre. @rovermanproductions 0505546010.16:00 & 20:00 each day.

Dec. 24 & 25. The 4Play.

Dec. 28. Dubai or no Sex.

Dec. 29. Naked in Bed.

Jan. 1 & 2, 2025. I Want to Feed You.

Jan. 4, 2025. Takeover.

Jan. 5, 2025. Bananas and Groundnuts.

Sports

Fri. Dec. 27 – 10:00. Global Football Festival. A special fusion of football and music. Explore the football museum and celebrate the legends while discovering grassroot stars. Performances by R2Bees and Larusso. @Asamoah Gyan Sports Complex, Accra.

Fri. Dec. 27 – 13:00. Hennessy Celebrity Game. Experience basketball, music, art and culture like never before. @Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra

Beyond Accra

Wed. Dec. 25. TadiFest Masquerade Carnival 2024. Which group you dey represent? Get your jawuley season activated and join the party of the year in the West. @Takoradi.

 Sat. Dec. 28 – 13:00. Street Jamboree. Experience a countryside rave full of positive energy and great natural environment; live DJ set, surprise artiste, cultural infusion, etc. @Charico Int. Sch. Park, Juapong.

Sat. Dec. 28 – 19:00 – Supreme Gang at the Grill. Led by Eastern Region’s fast-rising star, Sinami, who sits at the grill and hosts a concert for his people. @Level 3 Lounge, Somanya.

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